Banning Books in Support of Literature
1) What makes a librarian "trained"? What is the most convincing evidence that a book is inappropriate?
2) In what ways would a student view this differently than a teacher? Why might a German librarian feel differently than the author about this article?
3) In what ways is this connected to studies of the internet? In which course would this article be appropriate to read?
4) To what degree would this have changed if it was written by an administrator? A Republican candidate for the Presidency? Democratic? How might the author have changed their methods to produce the desired results?
5) To what extent is this significant? What are some assumptions about freedom of speech universally or in your society?
Extension Activities:
1) Students can research the most banned books of all time and predict what kind of book might make the list in the next 5 years.
2) Students can try this experiment in their school and blog about the observations.
AoK: English Language
WoK: Language
In what ways might the Librarian bring in different perspectives like using a talk/share panels, then in all fairness go to a civil court?
ReplyDeleteCivic action beyond the school walls. Great idea! Is this more appropriate for a government class or literature class?
DeleteCivic action beyond the school walls. Great idea! Is this more appropriate for a government class or literature class?
DeleteTo what degree will the government class apply to the right of freedom of speech?
DeleteHow do I know that that book was inappropriate? Where is the evidence? How would a little kid react to a book that was banned if it was its favorite ?
ReplyDeleteIn what ways does the famous saying from Justice Potter about obscenity apply in this situation? I would hope the kid doubles down on his commitment to reading. Thanks for contributing!
DeleteIn what ways does the famous saying from Justice Potter about obscenity apply in this situation? I would hope the kid doubles down on his commitment to reading. Thanks for contributing!
DeleteWhere is the line to be drawn between being truly inappropriate and unsuitable for the public and just wanting to satisfy one's own biases?
ReplyDeleteat what point is something considered inappropriate? who has the authority to judge whether a book is suitable or not?
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